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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1945

Page

4

Legion Champs Face Tough Rivals in District Title Bid

Legion Champs from Catholic High sponsored by Binal Brrth and Post 420 meet rugged Austin Buddies in a doubleheader July 4 and 6 at Techfield as Bexar County reps chase Travis County title and national playoff berth. Walter Watts announced game sites after a coin toss by J B McGinnin.

Dental Catholic High School Binal Brrth American Legion Post Jotal Bexar County Travis County Austin Austin Buddies Central Inds Techfield Yoo Mery Naroes Prick Toney Burgers Austin High School Mwanages Buddies McMaroons San Antonio Austin Jutters Travis Nye Tech Walter Watts Bexar County Legion Baseball Committee J. B. Mcglnin

Handball Tournament Round Details From City Event

The City M C A open hand ball tournament schedules Tuesday action with six matches at 6 p m and two at 7 p m In the second round upper bracket Sergeant Barty meets Vic Cowart while B A Treving faces Johny Knowles at 6 45 Phyt 2ound lower bracket pits Monte Duddy Acharlacht against Philly Morey at 6 45 p m and Lieutenant Maly versus Jack Danike at 6 p m

M.C Liallenant Maly Jack Danike

Wrestling Championship Night At Munielpal Auditorium

Wrestling card features Golden Angel and Swedish Angel wing in a two out of three falls bout. Australian tag team Robby Maningott and Buddy Rogers challenge Tulsa Strong and Filla Faehaysy in the semis. Nel Stewart and Byers set for a listed match as fans await night’s events.

Hornby Cartielit Menin BO Minners Willy Robby Maningott Buddy Rogers Tulsa Stronghow Filla Faehaysy Nel Stewart Byers Jodie Ayrie Panne

PRIS Overseas Idea Suits Gridders

CHICAGO June 26 The NFL ready to comply with Army wishes for European exhibitions but all star league groups would not go overseas until after the 1945 season ends. League officials have conferred with Col Henry W Clark of the Army Special Services Branch and will not firm plans until his return. Layden said a couple of all star teams could be organized and sent overseas, though assembling them for the August Nuernberg victory games would be very difficult. If needed, members will make every effort to comply.

Chicago Blancy Layden National Football League Henry W Eekie Clark Army Special Services Layden South Pacific Nuemberg

Pirates to meet Mexico on Texas visit schedule

The article notes the Pirates will face Mexico here in Texas with games at Alamo Stadium and Galveston Air Field on October 27. Teams include Southwestern University Pirates with trainers from Texas grid power and the University of Mexico’s program improving. The visit is coordinated by a San Antonio chamber section and regional football committees.

Ene Alamo Stadium Southwestern Pirates Texas Gridiron Power Shire University of Mexico San Unio Chamber of Commerce Texas Galveston

Tom Harmon and Elyse Knox Welcome Baby Daughter

Hollywood reported that actress Elyse Knox and Lt. Tom Harmon welcomed a 7 pound baby girl born last night at St. Joseph's Hospital. Both mother and child are reported healthy. Harmon, a former All American Michigan football star, serves in the military.

Hollywood INS Elyse Knox Tom Harmon Lahey Airl St. Joseph's Hospital Harmon University of Michigan

Melcher Re-elected President of Local Bowling Group

Max Melcher was re elected president at the annual meeting of the bowling group on Monday night. Ollie Lope was elected vice president, Otto Klasseero Inry and Lews Kopplin as treasurers. New directors named are Tope True Rene berg Alfred Behles and Arthur Reininger.

Max Melcher Ollie ‘Lope Otto Klasseero~ Inry Lews Kopplin Tope True Reneberg Alfred ‘Behles Arthur Reininger

Bainbridge de-emphasizes training center football team move

Bainbridge de-emphasizes the naval training center football squad that had won 17 straight games in two years, with the last players transferred including Butch Gerber Frank Hrabetin Lou Sossa and Buddy Gatewood. Rodeo at McGregor set for May 13 and 14 with a total purse of 1100 dollars.

Bainbridge de Bainbridge iMd Naval ‘Training Center Butch, Gerber Frank Hrabetin Lou Sossanon Buddy Gatewood Mcgregor Mcgregor

Local Softball Action Across City Districts And Leagues

Softball and Major League divisions outline weekend games across San Antonio area parks. District 3 and 4 softball results set up Friday decisive matchups. Girls softball saw Bexar Radio extend unbeaten streak with wins over Guadalupe Community Center and San Antonio Arsenal. Fort Sam Houston League opens second half with two loops and three National league games including a high profile upset by War Department Personnel Center over Med-Seal Garvine.

Sofihalt Bexar Kellyy Civiliana Fond Guadalupe Community — Center San Antonio Arsenal Mondhy Leread Fainea San Pedry Heten Rice BexarRadio Marc Gimdniti Gi. Fellay Lions Fort San Houston Fort Sam Hountos Jenga Mons Ag-Bprs Negroea Ag-Sfrs Reds Fourth Army Higniy Med- Seal Garvine Army Clovers Anecon Teague

Beackenridge Park Women\'s Golf Tour Set For Wednesday

The Beackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association announces a weekly tournament this Wednesday with a match play schedule. All members are urged to arrive early to participate and assist with setup.

Beackenridge Park

Henry Gets His Sheepskin

Houston June 28. Henry, the top scorer in Southworth conference basketball history, received his diploma yesterday. He plans to pursue business in Houston and has one year of eligibility left. The 1945 Rice team went 20-1 as Henry scored 433 points that season and 817 over three Rice seasons.

Houston Henry Southworth Henry Stil Tice Dallas

Ban Alizonia Horse Show Profits Aid Red Cross

The Alizonia Horse Show Association announced profits of its spring event at Brackenridge Park totaling 2500 dollars for the Red Cross convalescent unit at Brooke General Hospital Center. General Chairman Alton C. Rieden stated the fundraiser proceeds will assist convalescent care while a final check-up may be delayed for about a week.

Ban Alizonia Red Cross Brooke Hospital Center Brackenridge Park Alton C. Rieden Sracusa Rochester Nea

Houston Semi-Pro Ball Starts Aug 19

Houston semi pro baseball opens August 19 at Bull Stadium for the tenth annual Houston Post tournament. The Waco Army Air Wolves, defending champions for two years, will return to defend their title.

Houston Bull Stadium Waco Army Alf Fell Wolves

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